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Factors influencing artificial intelligence use in faith-based tertiary educational institutions in the South Pacific
No full textThis study explores AI adoption in faith-based tertiary institutions, focusing on students’ awareness, ethics, and attitudes. Using theories of planned behavior and innovation diffusion, it analyzes 103 survey responses. Awareness and attitudes predicted AI use, while ethical concerns did not. Findings support TAM and UTAUT, recommending AI literacy and policy reforms
Is there mission drift in the global west? Global differences in preaching by Adventist pastors
No full textMission drift threatens churches as they navigate cultural pressures, secularization, and consumerism. Denominational distinctiveness may erode, shifting focus from Christ’s Great Commission. Subtle, repeated decisions can cumulatively alter core identity. Early recognition and critical reflection on changing practices enable necessary course correction to maintain theological fidelity and missional integrity
Relationship Between Financial Literacy and Financial Behavior Among Seventh-day Adventist Full-Time Pastors in the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
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This investigation intended to examine the relationship between the financial literacy components of full-time pastors and their financial behavior components. Many pastors struggle with their finances and often retire unprepared due to having inaccurate or incomplete knowledge of relevant financial information and planning strategies.
Method
This study adopted a quantitative, descriptive, and correlational approach to investigate the financial and demographic characteristics of pastors. The questionnaire completed by participants was the financial literacy questionnaire developed by Stella et al. (2020), which helped measure general financial literacy among full-time pastors, and the Financial Management Behavior Scale (FMBS) developed by Xiao (2008) which measures financial behavior and includes any human behavior relevant to money management.
Results
The researcher used a canonical correlation analysis to examine the relationships among the independent variables of financial literacy (financial knowledge, financial attitude, and financial skills) and the dependent variables, i.e., the components of financial behavior (cash management, credit management, savings and investment behaviors, and insurance behavior). The relationship between the two sets of variables was statistically significant. The common variance between the first pair of variates of the first function was 14.1% (r = .376). Consequently, only the first function was interpreted. The first dependent variable, financial knowledge, was associated with lower scores in cash management (r = -.77), lower scores in savings and investment (r = -.78), and lower scores in insurance (r = -.62). The first predictor variate was associated with lower scores in financial knowledge (r = -.750), lower scores in financial skills (r = -.65) and lower scores in financial attitude (r = -.70). Taken together, the resulting lower scores in financial literacy were associated with lower scores in financial behavior. Stated differently, the more financially literate pastors were, the more likely they were to exhibit responsible financial behaviors. -- Analyzing data from 587 participants, the most common income bracket was 74,999 annually. The predominant savings range was 1,500. Demographically, the largest age group within the cohort was 41 to 56 years old, identifying as Generation X. The sample was overwhelmingly comprised of married males. Additionally, many pastors reported receiving their pastoral education through seminary. These insights provided a detailed overview of full-time pastoral financial situations and demographic profiles, highlighting specific areas where support and educational programs could be effectively tailored to meet their unique needs.
Conclusions
According to Ying & Jamal (2023), a robust understanding of financial concepts, risks, and skills enhances one\u27s capability to make sound investment choices. Results of the present study indicated that financial literacy was associated with financial behavior. This association implies that increased financial knowledge could lead to better financial behaviors
What Makes a Different in Students\u27 Faith Development
No full textThe establishment of an authentic faith in God by both staff and students is viewed as essential to the mission and purpose of Christian Education. While much has been written in this area, there is arguably the need for a greater understanding from the perspective of students themselves. What is it that students say makes the most significant difference in their choice to engage in a faith journey? A research project running over the past few years within the South Pacific Division has been seeking answers to this question. This presentation will share some of the highlights from the research to-date
Familial Expectations and Academic Achievement
No full textThis presentation is a summary of a research project studying the effect of family expectations on student\u27s academic performance. The presenters conducted a study of 34 college students who each answered 7 topics covering information on their academic performance, family expectations, and opinions of these expectations. The presenters will draw from academic literature, personal experience, and survey research to share conclusions on how families can positively influence their student\u27s academic performance. This research was conducted in partnership with Osaka Metropolitan University for EDTE 390 under the guidance of Dr. Michael Gayle and Professor Michi Komura
Mock Trial Capstone
No full textFor my capstone project, I will be doing a mock trial with my 4th grade students. This presentation will outline the process of capstone projects and the timeline of completing the mock trail